Nydia Velázquez: “I will claim time in opposition. This amendment offered by my colleague, Mr. Williams, will violate the Byrd Rule in the…”

I urge my colleagues not to engage in knee-jerk reactions that set back our real progress toward creating a more equitable criminal justice system.

America's 33 million small businesses are the cornerstones of our local economies.

Representative Schneider has been a long-time champion of this bill which codifies the SBA's Boots to Business program.

I am really pleased to support this legislation to enhance the Office of Rural Affairs. And I commend Mr. Goldman for his commitment and dedication to making this office operate more effectively for rural small businesses.